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MORGAN FREEMAN, COLE HAUSER AND JAIMIE ALEXANDER COMMENCE PRODUCTION ON MILESTONE STUDIOS SUSPENSE THRILLER THE MINUTE YOU WAKE UP DEAD

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Photo credit: Nigel Parry  Milestone Studios announced that neo-noir suspense thriller feature film THE MINUTE YOU WAKE UP DEAD is starting production, starring legendary and Academy Award® winning actor Morgan Freeman (MILLION DOLLAR BABY), award-winning actor Cole Hauser (Paramount’s TV series Yellowstone, OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN), and actress Jaimie Alexander (THOR franchise, NBC’s Blindspot). Production has[…..] […]

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REAL TIME TECHNOLOGY, UPCOMING PROJECTS AND GOING PUBLIC

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This month we interviewed Chris Burn, General Manager at DNEG. We discussed advancements in technology, how they adapted during the pandemic and find out more about DNEG becoming a publicly traded company. DNEG has a long history of delivering some of the world’s biggest VFX shows. We asked general manager, Chris Burn, to tell us[…..] […]

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‘THE WHEEL OF TIME’ VFX STUDIO BRINGS IN EXEC PRODUCER KATE WARBURTON

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Outpost VFX has bolstered its UK team with the appointment of Kate Warburton as Executive Producer ahead of the opening of its London facility. Based out of Outpost VFX’s London facility, which is set to open in the first half of 2022, Warburton will work alongside UK Head of Studio, Rachel Matchett, to engage with[…..] […]

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STATEMENT FROM ANIMATION UK: YOUNG AUDIENCES CONTENT FUND

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In response to the decision by Government not to continue the Young Audiences Content Fund, Animation UK expresses disappointment and calls for a reversal of the decision and an urgent review of children’s content and investment options. In response to the OFCOM consultation last year, “small screen, big debate”, Animation UK called for urgent attention[…..] […]

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The first Baltic stand Clermont-Ferrand and Latvian animation at Berlinale 2022!

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For the first time in a Market’s history Baltic countries will have one joint stand, where visitors will be able to hear about the newest Lithuanian, Latvian and Estonian short films, to discuss the film industry in Baltic countries and to discover new possible collaborations. Latvian participation is supported by the National Film Center of[…..] […]

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ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY ANNOUNCES NEW APPOINTMENTS

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Tomas Wright appointed new Technical Director. Justine Themen and Sandeep Mahal announced as RSC’s first Leadership Associates. RSC Rothschild Foundation Digital Fellows Kirsty Housley, Adam Clarke and Ben Glover to explore how new and emerging technologies could shape live performance in the future. The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has announced the appointment of Tomas Wright[…..] […]

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NACON ANNOUNCES THE ACQUISITION OF MIDGAR STUDIO, DEVELOPER OF EDGE OF ETERNITY

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Outsourcing firm brings Nacon’s developer roster up to 15 NACON is pleased to announce the acquisition of 100% of the capital of Midgar Studio. By integrating this studio with its talented team of JRPG specialists, NACON continues its development strategy and adds new expertise to its portfolio. Based in the south of France and founded[…..] […]

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Oscar Nominations 2022 List: Nominees by Category

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The Oscar nominations 2022 was announced the nominations for the 94th Academy Awards on Feb 8 by Emmy®-winning actor-comedian Leslie Jordan and Emmy-nominated actor-CEO-producer Tracee Ellis Ross The ceremony is slated to take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on March 27, and will recognize movies released between March 1 and Dec. 31, 2021.[…..] […]

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9 Story Media Group Appoints Katrina Hitz-Tough as SVP, Franchise Strategy & Marketing

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9 Story has announced the appointment of Katrina Hitz-Tough to the newly created position of SVP, Franchise Strategy & Marketing. Hitz-Tough will lead 9 Story’s recently established Franchise Management division to drive growth for select IP in 9 Story’s expanding portfolio of exciting kids’ properties, including the groundbreaking animated series Karma’s World (Netflix), the up-and-coming[…..] […]

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WarnerMedia Appoints Nitin Chawla as Head of Finance, Strategy, Planning & Global Operations

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WarnerMedia announced that industry veteran Nitin Chawla has been named Head of Finance, Strategy, Planning and Global Operations for WarnerMedia Global Brands and Experiences. Chawla, who started January 18, reports to Pam Lifford, President, WarnerMedia Global Brands and Experiences, and Jessica Holscott, Head of Finance for WarnerMedia Studios and Networks Group. Chawla joins as long[…..] […]

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